Compare Concord internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Concord – 139 Mbps
NC – 122 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Concord – 42 Mbps
NC – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Concord.
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Shop the best Concord internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.455% |
AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 0.489% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 48% |
Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.726% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.71%
3 providers - 3.76%
4+ providers - 0.06%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Concord is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Concord area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Concord residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in Concord.
There are five internet providers serving the Concord area, and 98.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Concord's five internet providers, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 209 Mbps | 137 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Windstream | 137 Mbps | 91 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 142 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Concord.
The largest internet providers in Concord are Spectrum and Windstream bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Concord.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Concord residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 97% of the area. Concord’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers fiber-optic to around 48% of Concord residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Concord covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Concord residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Concord, $44.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Concord, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Concord. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Concord's providers, 882 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in Concord covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Concord to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Concord, $44.99.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Concord, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Concord. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Concord's providers, 882 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Windstream offers broadband to about half of households in Concord covering 48% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Windstream is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Concord than other internet types.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Concord, $44.99.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Concord, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Concord. These download speeds are available to 48% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Concord's providers, 882 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Concord, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Concord, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Concord and surrounding areas. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Concord at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Concord residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Concord with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.455% of households in Concord. The next fastest internet provider in Concord is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Concord with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Concord, $44.99.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Concord, covering 48% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Concord and is available to 3.455% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.